HC Deb 29 July 1983 vol 46 c625W
Mr. Key

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to secure the representation of parents and teachers on the governing bodies of special schools in accordance with the Education Act 1980.

Sir Keith Joseph

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and I are consulting the local authority associations, teacher associations and other interested parties on a proposal to make an order under section 2(11) of the Education Act 1980. The order would apply the provisions of section 2 and section 3(2) of the Education

Households on means-tested housing assistance
Supplementary benefit claimants Others Total As a per cent. of all households
Above retirement age 48,200 30,900 79,100 17
Below retirement age 60,700 35,700 96,400 21
Total 108,900 66,600 175,500 38